In the latest “Last Week in Star Citizen” episode, key announcements include a full reset of the referral ladder on July 1st, new subscriber rewards for April, and the introduction of a whimsical Arena Commander map. Additionally, Alpha 4.1 received a hotfix addressing stability issues, and Citizen Con 2955 has been canceled in favor of a digital event, Citizen Con Direct, scheduled for October 18th.
In the latest episode of “Last Week in Star Citizen,” the host provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the game and the Clan Pure Games community, despite the absence of major live events like Inside Star Citizen. The week kicked off with the announcement of a full reset of the referral ladder set for July 1st, which will introduce new rewards but wipe current progress for players nearing the next tier. Players are encouraged to act quickly to maximize their referral benefits before the reset occurs.
On April 1st, Cloud Imperium Games unveiled the subscriber flare for April, offering exclusive items to Centurion and Imperator subscribers. This included the Wikilo Imperium jacket and a bust. Additionally, a new Arena Commander map called Triggerfish was introduced, providing a whimsical, toy-sized perspective on gameplay, which added a fun twist to the game mechanics and showcased the developers’ sense of humor.
The release of Alpha 4.1 saw its first hotfix on April 2nd, addressing numerous stability issues for both clients and servers. This patch resolved crashes, improved AI behavior, restored missing medical facilities, and fixed high ping issues. The March monthly report was also released, highlighting advancements in AI, the introduction of 11 new ships, and progress on weather features, making it one of the most informative reports to date.
On April 3rd, Cloud Imperium recognized top contributors from the Star Citizen 4.0 PTU testing phases, rewarding players for their significant contributions in various quirky categories. Rewards included ships for players who excelled in specific testing metrics, emphasizing the importance of community feedback in the development process and fostering a sense of camaraderie among players.
The week concluded with the announcement on April 4th that Citizen Con 2955, originally planned as a physical convention, has been canceled in favor of a digital event, Citizen Con Direct, scheduled for October 18th. This decision was attributed to the preparations for the release of Star Citizen’s single-player campaign, Squadron 42, as well as budgetary considerations. While the event will not take place in person, it still aims to engage the community and provide updates on ongoing development.